[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Display
ProMotion
Apple's name for adaptive 120 Hz refresh (via LTPO), used on Pro iPhones and iPads for smooth scrolling.
Also known as:
ProMotion display
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
ProMotion is Apple's branding for adaptive refresh rate up to 120 Hz on iPhone Pro and iPad Pro/MacBook displays. It feels smoother for scrolling and Apple Pencil, and drops to 10 Hz (or 1 Hz on LTPO) to save battery.
See Adaptive Refresh Rate: Yes (1-120 Hz) — effectively the same tech as LTPO.
Related Technical Terms
LTPO
Backplane tech allowing 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh to save battery while keeping motion smooth.
Display
Refresh Rate
How often the screen redraws per second (Hz); higher feels smoother but uses more power.
Display
Variable Refresh Rate
The screen's ability to change refresh rate dynamically to save battery or match frame output.
Display